Glen Mills High School "Commitment to Excellence"
GLEN MILLS H.S. POWERLIFTING 1990 “COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE"
Spotannpwelehs Asiatenrsy Love 705 competition Squat Editor’s Note: Entering meets during the of season man team were captains Mike Peart, Demetrius Johnson, Anthony Love, Sidney George and Desmond Deal. These can add flavor to the overall secret. I like to see how kids individuals paved the way for the team’s fine performance can compete. It also gives athletes someting to point for on February 24th. This was the date of the Pennsylvania while they workout. You can enter Powerlifting meets or State Teenage Championships. Glen Mills lifters won Olympic Lifting meets. eleven different championships.
The following article was written by Jeff Hill Next, the team set their sights on winning the National Powerlifting Coach at Glen Mills High School in Championship on April 21st. The Iron bulls were Concordville, Pennsylvania. determined to win the championship which they The Glen Mills Powerlifting Team completed another relinquished in 1989 by two points. The bulls sent twentysuccessful season in 1990. The team set three goals at the two lifters and eight coaches to Dallas, Texas. Texas High start of the year. They were to win:
School lifting was very impressive. However, the Bulls 1. State Teenage Championship. answered the challenge by giving a great effort and 2. State High School Championship. winning the National Championship.
3. National Championship.
Being a member of the Glen Mills Powerlifting team is an honor and a privilege. During its eight year history, the team has developed a tradition of excellence. This team wanted to add to that tradition. They knew that hard work and total commitment of every member of the team was the only way to accomplish their lofty goals. The captains of the team started a slogan or theme for the season “Commitment to Excellence”.
Goal setting and making game plans for achieving goals is the cornerstone of the team’s success. Coaches and athletes make a goal every day the athlete enters the weight room. A total mental and physical effort is given to achieving these goals. At the end of the practice, the efforts (actual weight lifted) are recorded. Providing excellent leadership for this year’s eighty Team Captains Sidney George and Demetrius Johnson accepting National Championship Trophy.
Finally, the Bulls ended their season on May 19th and 20th by capturing their sixth straight State High School Championship. The Bulls faced a real challenge from Somerset High School but their hard work and desire carried them to the Championship.
Some outstanding performances this year were by: 132 lb Demetrius Johnson with complete accuracy.
State Teenage Champion National champion - Freshmen-Sophomore Division 220 Ib Mike Peart State Teenage Champion 242 lb Lamont Nickens National & State Champion & record holder 605 Squat, 305 Bench, 605 Deadlift = 1515Total SHW Anthony Love 705 Squat, 391 Bench, 1696 Total at the start or finish or anyplace in between. You can even move around with it as you coach. It’s amazing! All you do is read the time. beam. Use them indoors or outdoors. Works at After eight years of competing in powerlifting, the Bulls now own nineteen National High School records.
They have won the team title two of the last three years and won the state title the last six years.
The 1990 powerlifting season was very rewarding. stops the clock.
The “Commitment to Excellence” that the athletes displayed every day paved the way for another successful season. The Iron Bulls are now setting goals for the 1991 season and also striving to become better human beings.
ROB SELBY: AUBURN Rob gained some extra weight for his final season but feels good with it and has maintained his mobility. He laughed, “I ate my stepmother’s cooking and it worked. Also, I never missed breakfast, it’s the most important meal.”
Rob felt the biggest pressure with his peers in high school was to quit sports and get a job and car.
Fortunately, Rob decided to stick it out. “I didn’t get This starting device starts in two different ways: (1) involved in negative things in high school. I had a When your hand moves, the clock starts. (2) Hear three nucleus of friends. and we stayed together. However, beeps signifying “Ready - Set - Go.” On the third beep, the every year one or two would quit ant stray. I even think reaction clock starts. The instant the athlete moves, the that athletics helped our academics.” Rob concluded. Rob should get a shot at the pros and he has this philosophy, “If it happens that would be OK, if not, I’ll be starting life with my degree.”
With all of his Upper Limit attitudes, Rob should be a huge success. We wish him the best and especially thank Coach Paul White for making this article possible. reaction clock stops. Of course, the sprint clock also gives you the total time for your distance.
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From BFS Magazine — November/December 1990. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
